In March, 2017, the City of Pacifica began the extensive process of creating regulations for the operation of cannabis businesses in Pacifica. This process involved the work of City staff, the Planning Commission, and the City Council. On July 10, 2017, the Pacifica City Council adopted ordinances requiring cannabis businesses to obtain a Cannabis Public Safety License and a Cannabis Use Permit to lawfully operate in the City of Pacifica.

The application process and timeline for each portion of the application processes are indicated below. Links to the required application forms are located within the appropriate Phase.

Submit one Security Plan for each proposed business site to Police Department (each applicant must prepare a Security Plan for each site). Security plans must satisfy the conditions of PMC § 4-16.03(c)(1)